Yearly Archives: 2015
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In Paul Malong’s Kingdom: Politics on South Sudan’s Periphery – by James Copnall
To his numerous supporters, Paul Malong, the chief of staff of the SPLA, is known as King Paul. He is lionized for his strategic military brain, ... -
Nigeria’s fight against corruption – Myth or renewed hope? – by Lagun Akinloye
The assent of Muhammadu Buhari to the Nigerian presidency brought with it renewed hope for Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. But after a month ... -
Five debut Nigerian novels to read in 2015 – By Ogo Okafor
Nigeria is an acknowledged giant in world literature. Whilst Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are the usual suspects that may come to mind, ... -
Bashir and South African Foreign Policy: Beyond Considerations of African Unity – By Christopher Williams
The diplomatic and legal crisis precipitated by Omar al-Bashir’s “escape” from Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on June 15 has prompted a heated debate amongst ... -
Burundi: protesters face increasing danger as parliamentary polls held – By Lorraine Nkengurutse
Burundi’s parliamentary elections took place on June 29th (despite efforts to delay them) and were boycotted by most opposition parties following claims of fraud, irregularities and ... -
The rise and paradoxes of pan-Africanism today
Of the numerous concepts which have influenced Black Africa since the wave of independence in the 1960s, pan-Africanism is, after democracy, probably the most popular. Paradoxically, ... -
Family therapy: Dynasty and change in Uganda – By Angelo Izama
If it were not such serious business, Uganda’s present political drama would make a great plot (with cast included) for a TV drama series entitled The ... -
Three Lessons in Repression from Khartoum to Juba – By Katie Campo
Civil society activists in Khartoum suffered at the hands of Sudanese authorities for decades, but there was hope for South Sudanese activists after the country seceded ... -
Zimbabwe: why Kasukuwere cannot beat Mnangagwa to the post-Mugabe succession – By Simukai Tinhu
Saviour Kasukuwere has become something of a permanent fixture in President Mugabe’s government. The youthful minister, who has risen rapidly through the ranks, and currently serves ... -
Blessed rain and old faces: Pa’gan Amum’s return to the SPLM – By James Copnall in Juba
President Salva Kiir watched, motionless, as Pa’gan Amum was sworn in, and then the two men shook hands as the cameras flashed, before ululations and the ...
